Disability Support Specialist: Dysphagia & Neuro Care

Accord Care Qld Pty; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 53 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

12% superannuation

Clinical guidance

Career development

Team environment

Résumé du poste

ACCORD CARE is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our team in Raceview, Ipswich QLD. You will provide personalised support with daily living activities, personal care and mobility for participants with complex care needs, including dysphagia and progressive neurological conditions.

Shifts include mornings (6:00 am–2:00 pm), afternoons (2:00 pm–10:00 pm) and sleepovers (10:00 pm–6:00 am).

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Dysphagia Management Plans and mealtime management strategies.
• Knowledge of choking risks, safe swallowing practices and emergency response procedures.
• Experience supporting people with Huntington’s disease or other progressive neurological conditions, or a demonstrated understanding of these conditions.
• Experience using Sera Steady equipment and undertaking safe transfers, where required.
• An understanding of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), or previous experience supporting participants with FND.
• A gentle, patient and respectful approach to personal care and transfers, particularly when supporting people with heightened sensitivities.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and documentation skills.
• The ability to consistently follow individualised support plans, instructions and procedures.
• Full availability for the required morning, afternoon and sleepover shifts.

Responsabilités

• Provide person-centred support with personal care, showering, dressing, grooming and daily living activities.
• Follow current Dysphagia Management Plans and mealtime management guidelines.
• Implement safe swallowing strategies and comply with prescribed food and fluid texture requirements.
• Monitor for signs of swallowing difficulties, choking risks and changes in a participant’s health or presentation.
• Follow emergency response procedures and promptly report and elevate health or safety concerns.
• Support participants living with Huntington’s disease or other progressive neurological conditions.
• Assist with mobility, repositioning and transfers using approved equipment and safe manual handling techniques, including Sera Steady transfers where required.
• Provide gentle, patient and sensitive support to participants with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), respecting individual sensitivities and support needs.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with participants, colleagues and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
• Follow individualised support plans and medication procedures where trained and authorised.
• Promote participant dignity, choice, independence, privacy and emotional wellbeing at all times.

Description du poste

ACCORD CARE is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our team in Raceview, Ipswich QLD. You will provide personalised support with daily living activities, personal care and mobility for participants with complex care needs, including dysphagia and progressive neurological conditions.

Shifts include mornings (6:00 am–2:00 pm), afternoons (2:00 pm–10:00 pm) and sleepovers (10:00 pm–6:00 am).